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Medical Scientist - Microbiology (Grade 1 or 2)
Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Part Time Ongoing position
• 56 hours per fortnight
• 24/7 roster

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our Microbiology team, working across a 24/7 roster. This permanent Part-Time position (56 hours per fortnight) offers the opportunity to work in a busy, supportive laboratory with the possibility of increased hours in the future.

Our Microbiology service supports patient care across RMH City Campus, Royal Park Campus and Melbourne Private Hospital, providing testing in bacteriology, serology, molecular microbiology and more.

 Your opportunity

• Participate in weekday, weekend, evening and night shift rosters
• Work across all areas of the Microbiology Department, including bacteriology, serology and molecular biology
• Contribute to the delivery of accurate, timely diagnostic results
• Support quality assurance, continuous improvement and new test development
• Maintain patient confidentiality and a strong customer focus

 About you

• Experience in a clinical diagnostic Microbiology laboratory
• Experience in Molecular Microbiology (desirable)
• Recognised scientific training with knowledge of diagnostic methods, quality systems and laboratory IT
• Professional approach to patient care and service delivery
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work collaboratively with scientists, clinicians and pathologists
  
  

Benefits of working at RMH:

• Be part of a supportive and values-driven workplace culture
• Career growth opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Staff Peer Support
• Salary packaging, on-site car parking, and great public transport access

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Interested? Don't delay, click apply now! Interviews and recruitment is ongoing and we may close the role earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.